Prepositions

Front

What is a preposition?

Back

A preposition is a word that shows the relationship between a noun or pronoun and other words in a sentence. Examples include 'in', 'on', 'at', 'over', and 'under'.

Front

Give an example of a preposition used to indicate time.

Back

The word 'at' in the sentence 'I will meet you at 5 PM' is a preposition indicating time.

Front

What is the function of the preposition 'over'?

Back

The preposition 'over' indicates a position above something or a movement across something. For example, 'The cat jumped over the fence'.

Front

How is the preposition 'for' used in a sentence?

Back

The preposition 'for' is used to indicate the purpose of something. For example, 'This gift is for you'.

Front

What does the preposition 'about' indicate?

Back

The preposition 'about' indicates the subject of a discussion or thought. For example, 'We talked about the movie'.

Front

What is the difference between 'in' and 'on'?

Back

'In' is used for enclosed spaces (e.g., 'in the box'), while 'on' is used for surfaces (e.g., 'on the table').

Front

Provide an example of a sentence using 'under'.

Back

The dog is sleeping under the table.

Front

What does the preposition 'through' indicate?

Back

The preposition 'through' indicates movement from one side to another within a space. For example, 'We walked through the park'.

Front

How do you use 'into' in a sentence?

Back

The preposition 'into' indicates movement toward the inside of a place. For example, 'She walked into the room'.

Front

What is a compound preposition?

Back

A compound preposition is made up of two or more words. Examples include 'in front of', 'next to', and 'because of'.